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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,904.20, 323,856.30 and 68,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,904.20, 323,856.30 and 68,160.20 is: 102,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,904.20 : 323,856.30 = 68,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,904.20/323,856.30 = 68,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,904.20x = 323,856.30 × 68,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,904.20x = 22,074,110,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,110,179.26/215,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,240.30

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